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But if I cede my position on that for the sake of safety (although I've not noticed any difference in safety when using the base vs not), then its not the BR part that really bugs me... its a runner being allowed to use any portion of the base. its almost a travesty to have a "safe" spot in foul teritory. But, this is one of those cases where I'm paid to enforce what they say and I dutifully do so even if I disagree on a minor level.
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The runner wants to stand on the portion in foul territory to avoid being hit by a pull hitter, or to get a running start off the bag. I've already seen this occur. A runner has her lead foot on the outside edge of the base. As the pitcher begins, the runner begins her motion. Her first step is on the inside edge of the base which not only gives her extra momentum, but a "starting block" off which she can push and the pitcher still hasn't released the ball! Same goes on a caught fly ball. We already have a rule prohibiting a runner from standing behind the base to get a running start, but this allows a runner to get the same momentum as described above.
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